Sofar Ocean Software Enhanced
Wayfinder
Voyage optimization software recommending route, speed and schedule from Sofar marine weather forecasts and vessel-specific performance models to cut fuel use and emissions.
Description
Wayfinder is voyage optimization software for shipping companies, commercial operators, charterers and vessel performance managers. It combines Sofar marine weather forecasts, vessel performance models and commercial constraints to recommend the route, speed and schedule for each voyage. Onboarding requires an IMO number and no hardware installation. The site cites an average fuel reduction of 4-8%.
Key features
- Vessel Performance Model: a digital twin built from naval architecture (hull, propeller, engine), class averages, vessel history, weather and daily noon reports; predicts daily fuel within 2% and speed within 0.5 kt for most vessels
- Weather: forecasts fed by Sofar's own ocean sensor network, stated as up to 50% more accurate than other leading models
- Daily routing and RPM guidance
- Alerts for off-track sailing, tropical storms and high wind or waves
- Voyage Simulator, ship-shore collaboration and audit of realized savings
- End-of-voyage, charter party and wind assisted propulsion reports
Applications
Owner-operated, chartered-in, chartered-out and mixed fleets.
Specifications
| Speed prediction accuracy | within 0.5 kt for most vessels |
|---|---|
| Daily fuel consumption prediction accuracy | within 2% for most vessels |
| Additional sailing days (customer-reported) | up to 14 per year per vessel |
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